accessory hemiazygos vein

accessory hemi-azygos vein

The accessory hemiazygos vein (vena azygos minor superior) is a vein on the left side of the vertebral column that generally drains the fifth through eighth intercostal spaces on the left side of the body[WP].

Type Bone
Parent Structure vein
Latin Name accessory hemi-azygos vein
FMA ID 5011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the accessory hemiazygos vein?
The accessory hemiazygos vein (vena azygos minor superior) is a vein on the left side of the vertebral column that generally drains the fifth through eighth intercostal spaces on the left side of the body[WP].
What is the Latin name for the accessory hemiazygos vein?
The Latin name for the accessory hemiazygos vein is accessory hemi-azygos vein.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.